Z Microsystems 8X User Manual
TranzStor
8X
FIELD-READY
User Manual
Z Microsystems
REGULATORY
WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO R AIN OR
MOISTURE. ALSO, DO NOT USE THIS UNIT’S POLARIZED AS PLUG WITH AN EX TENSION
CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLETS UNLESS ALL THR EE PRONGS CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED
1. Use the power c able
supplied with the product
to help prevent interference with radio and television reception. The use
of cables and adapters
may cause interference
with electronic equipment
in the vicinity of this unit.
2. Changes or modifi cations not expressly
approved by Z Microsystems could void user’s
warranty.
TranzStor
8X
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK OF UNIT). NO USER SERVICEA BLE PARTS INSIDE . REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
This symbol warns the user that insulated voltage within the unit may have suf fi cient
magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of
contact with any part inside this unit.
This symbol alerts the user that impor tant literature concerning the operation and
maintenance of this unit has been inc luded. Therefore it should be read carefully in
order to avoid any problems.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
Introduction ........................................................................................................ 4
About This Manual ............................................................................................ 4
Safety Precautions ............................................................................................ 4
Product Description ........................................................................................... 5
Installation ......................................................................................................... 6
Shipment Contents ............................................................................................ 6
Required Tool .................................................................................................... 8
Preparations ...................................................................................................... 8
Installation Precautions ..................................................................................... 8
Rail Installation .................................................................................................. 9
8X RAID Installation .........................................................................................11
Cable Connections ...........................................................................................12
Operations ........................................................................................................ 13
Powering up TranzStor 8X ...............................................................................13
Establish Serial Co nnection .............................................................................13
Verify Channel Settings ...................................................................................14
Begin Quick Install Wizard ...............................................................................15
Add New Logical Drive .....................................................................................17
Status Indicators ............................................................................................. 20
TP7 Description ................................................................................................21
Inserting the TP7 ............................................................................................. 22
Removing the TP7 .......................................................................................... 23
Removing the Door ......................................................................................... 24
Replacing the Door ......................................................................................... 25
Maintenance ................................................................................................... 26
Cleaning the TranzStor 8X .............................................................................. 26
Replacing the Fan Assembly .......................................................................... 27
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 28
Confi guring the Channels After Reset ............................................................ 28
Drive Failures .................................................................................................. 34
Schematics for TranzStor 8X .......................................................................... 39
Appendix ..........................................................................................................41
Specifi cations ...................................................................................................41
Replacements ..................................................................................................42
Warranties ...................................................................................................... 43
Customer Support ........................................................................................... 49
Customer Feedback ........................................................................................ 50
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INTRODUCTION
ABOUT MANUAL
This Manual is also available on the Z Microsystems website (ww w.zmicro.com). We
recommend you read this manual carefully and follow the instructions in the Installation
chapter for verifi cation of system functions and control settings.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
DANGER:
To avoid shock hazard:
Do not penetrate the 8X with any
•
screw longer than .18”. Damage will
occur.
Do not connect or disconnect the 8X
•
during an electrical storm.
e power cord plug must be connected
•
to a properly wired and grounded
power outlet.
Any equipment to which the 8X will
•
be attached must also be connected to
properly wired and grounded power
outlets.
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INTRODUCTION
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
From the TranzStor family of low-profi le, platform-independent network storage solutions comes the TranzStor 8X SC (SCSI Controller). Featuring an Ultra 160 (or Ultra 320)
SCSI to SCSI RAID controller and 8 hot-swappable TranzPak 7 hard drive modules. The
TranzStor 8X SC RAID array provides data intensive, mission critical applications with the
high-end availability, performance and fault-tolerance they require.
Packed in a tough, lightweight, compact aluminum enclosure, this fail proof hot-plug storage installs easily into any industry standard 7” (4U) RETMA rack or transit case slot. Designed specifi cally to work under extreme conditions, this ultra-rugged low-profi le modular
system utilizes hot-pluggable and removable TranzPak 7 hard drives to of fer portability in
complex deployed computing environments. Each TranzPak 7 drive holds up to 400 GB
of storage capacity and features an extruded aluminium body and a die cast cam locking
front panel, solid protection for your deployed media investment.
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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
This portion of the Operations chapter is for quick reference only. For a more detailed
description of RAID confi gurations, see the Controller Manufacturer’s user manual.
Shipment Contents:
(8) Nut, Locking, 10-32, SS, 01-
8X Raid Enclosure (Power Sup-
a
plies and TP7s installed)
e
92151
(6) Screw, SEM, Phillips, 10-32
b
x 1.00”, SS,
01-92220
(4) Screw, Pkh, Phillips, 10 -32 x
c
0.375Lng, SS, 01-92087
(16) Washer, 10 Flat SS, 01-
d
91872
a
(4) Screw, 10-32 x 0.75 Pan Phil-
f
lips, 01-92112
(8) Screw, 10-32 x 0.50 Pan Phil-
g
lips SS ISEM,
01-91622
(8) Screw, 10-32 x 0.1875 Pan SS,
h
01-91827
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g
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INSTALLATION
Null Modem Cable (DB9F to DB9F)
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IEC Power Cable
k
Rack Slides
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SCSI LVD/SE External Terminators
(Quantities will vary depending on
RAID Controller Model)
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Raid Controller Manual
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Warranty & Service Plan
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8X User Manual
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Electronic Documentation
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INSTALLATION
REQUIRED TOOLS
• Phillips Head Screwdriver
• 3/8” ratchet
PREPARATIONS
In preparation to install the 8X, take the
following precautionary steps:
Turn off the electrical power to the host
computer.
INSTALLATION
PRECAUTIONS
When mounting the 8X, there is a
maximum of .18” screw penetration on the
underside and side screw hole locations.
NOTE: For the fastest and easiest
installation of the 8X, follow
these steps in the sequence they
are presented.
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INSTALLATION
STEP 1: RAIL INSTALLATION
The 8X RAID will arrive with the slides unattached.
To attach the slides to the extension
brackets, use two panhead phillips screws
(part # 01-91622), two fl at washers (01-
91872), and two lock washers (01-92151).
Slide Extension Bracket
Outer Slide Member
Insert the screws through the slots of the
extension bracket and into the holes in
the outer slide member. Secure loosely
with fl at and lock washers. Do not tighten.
Repeat with the second slide assembly.
Secure the rear of the slide assembly to
the rear of the rack using two panhead
Phillips head screws (part #01-91622).
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Positioning the slide assembly on the
inside of the rack, secure the front of the
slide assembly to the front of the rack using
a fl at Phillips head screw (part #01-92087)
in the top position.
Tighten the slide assembly screws using
a Phillips screwdriver and 3 /8” ratchet.
Repeat rail installation for other side.
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INSTALLATION
Middle Slide Member
Once both slide assemblies are installed
in the rack, extend the middle members of
the slide assemblies out of the rack.
Inner Slide Member
Extend the inner members of the slide assemblies out as far as they will go.
Press the slide locking tab on the outer
sides of the slides...
Lay the inner members along either side
of the 8X RAID, placing the pointed end of
the members toward the rear of the unit.
This is how the inner members will be attached to the 8X RAID.
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and remove the inner members of the slide
assemblies.
Attach the inner members to the sides of
the 8X RAID using 10-32 x 3/16” panhead
Phillips head screws (part# 01-91827).
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INSTALLATION
STEP 2: 8X RAID INSTALLATION
CAUTION: When attaching the inner
members of the slide assemblies
to the sides of the 8X RAID,
ensure screw penetration
does not exceed 3/16” length.
Damage may result if screw
length exceeds 3/16” length.
Use 10-32 x 3/16” screws only
(part# 01-91827).
Hold the 8X R AID up to the extended
rails with the rear of the 8X RAID to the
rear of the rack. Insert the inner member
(attached to the 8X RAID) into the middle
member of the slide.
Simultaneously press the slide locking tab
in and push the unit all the way back into
the rack.
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Slide the unit in until the slide action stops.
Secure the front of the 8X RAID to the rack
with three 8-32 x .75” panhead Phillips
screws on each side. See image above.
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INSTALLATION
STEP 3: CABLE CONNECTIONS
The picture below shows the rear of a TranzStor 8X RAID unit and the connection points
for these cables. TranzStor 8X confi gurations may vary.
1. Terminate externa l SCSI connectors
2. Connect SCSI Adapter to Host Computer’s SCSI adapter using a 68 pin external SCSI
cable.
3. Connect Serial CTRL A to the Host Computer’s COM 1 port using the modem cable.
4. Connect power cable.
Install LVD/SE Terminators
SCSI Adapter
Serial CTRL A AC Power Plug
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OPERATIONS
STEP 4: POWER UP TRANZSTOR 8X
Before powering the TranzStor 8X, make sure all of the connections are tightened securely at the rear of the unit.
Then press the power switch on the front of the 8X.
Power Switch, Front
After turning on the power switch, the controller will beep. Watch the amber activity lights.
All of the drives’ activity LEDs will illuminate briefl y, and then extinguish.
STEP 5: ESTABLISH
SERIAL CONNECTION
From Accessories/Comunications/ select
Hyperterminal. Create description, select
COM Port and fi ll in Port Settings as
follows:
Bits per seconds: 38 400
•
Data bits: 8
•
Parity: None
•
Stop bits: 1
•
Flow control: None
•
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OPERATIONS
STEP 6: VERIFY CHANNEL SETTINGS
If you’re not at the “Main Menu”, select “ PC Graphic (ANSI Mode)” and press “Enter”. This
will take you to the “Main Menu”.
Verify that your channel settings match the image below. If your channel settings do NOT
match, you can not continue with the Quick Guide set-up. Please refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual.
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OPERATIONS
STEP 7: BEGIN QUICK INSTALL WIZARD
Create logical drive.
Select top option. See controller user manual for other R AID options.
Initialization will begin, and will continue for up to two hours, depending on the drive capacity (about 2 hours for a 146 GB drive).
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OPERATIONS
Once the initialization is complete, the progress counter will disappear.
Press the “ESC” key.
Select “System Functions,”
then “Reset the Controller,”
and fi nally “Yes” to reset.
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